The Lord of the Rings — first Polish edition, 1961–1963, custom leather bindings

The complete three-volume first Polish edition, rebound in decorated full leather with a matching case. One map is a professionally made reproduction.

The complete first Polish edition of The Lord of the Rings in three volumes: Wyprawa, Dwie wieże and Powrót króla, published by Czytelnik in Warsaw in 1961–1963. The volumes measure approximately 15 × 21.5 cm.

Bibliographical details

Author of the principal work: J.R.R. Tolkien
Publisher: Czytelnik, Warsaw
Publication year: 1961–1963
Edition / binding series: First Polish edition
Binding: Custom full leather, with presentation case
Language: Polish
Translator: Maria Skibniewska

Binding

Later decorated full-leather bindings with raised bands, gilt spine lettering and panels, Eye of Sauron cover designs, coloured page edges and decorative endpapers. The accompanying case has a circular cut-out through which the cover design can be seen. One volume retains a publisher’s dust jacket inside the rebound set.

Condition and photographs

Very good overall. One of the folding maps is a professionally made reproduction, rather than the original map; this is an important feature of the set and is reflected in the description.

Availability

Available by enquiry. Please contact us to confirm current availability and a shipping quote. Offered on consignment; the book remains with our partner until a sale is arranged. Shipping is quoted separately.

A decorated leather-bound set of the first Polish Lord of the Rings, with the replacement map clearly identified.

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